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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,654.20, 24,977.70 and 7,294.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,654.20, 24,977.70 and 7,294.20 is: 10,939.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,654.20 : 24,977.70 = 7,294.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,654.20/24,977.70 = 7,294.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,654.20x = 24,977.70 × 7,294.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,654.20x = 182,192,339.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,192,339.34/16,654.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,939.72

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